National Register of Historic Places

Peebles House

Kinston, Lenoir County, North Carolina
Listed
August 25, 1971
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
71000603

About this property

Harmony Hall, also known as the Peebles House, is a historic building located at 109 East King Street in Kinston, North Carolina, United States. The 18th-century house, the oldest building in Kinston, was owned by North Carolina's first elected governor. The house briefly served as the de facto state capitol during the Revolutionary War. The building has been expanded and renovated throughout its history, transitioning from the Georgian and Federal styles to Greek Revival. One of the prominent features of the house is the two-story porch on the facade. Harmony Hall was added to the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) in 1971 and serves as a house museum operated by the Lenoir County Historical Association.

Location

109 E. King St.
Kinston, Lenoir County, North Carolina
35.25933, -77.58275

Categories

POLITICS/GOVERNMENTARCHITECTURE
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Sources

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Nearby Battles

Skirmish at Kinston — Post-Wyse Fork 1865
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When was Peebles House listed on the National Register?

Peebles House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 25, 1971.

What type of historic resource is Peebles House?

Peebles House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Peebles House?

The period of significance for Peebles House is recorded as the industrial era.

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